Maura Higgins 'joins celebrity dating app Raya' one month after splitting from Giovanni Pernice

Maura Higgins has reportedly joined celebrity dating app Raya, just one month on from her split with Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice.

The Sun reported that the former Love Island star, 30, had joined the exclusive app and was on the rebound after her failed romance with the professional dancer.

A source told the publication: ‘Maura is a stunning girl and has already been bombarded with offers and swipes. She won’t be single for long.’

Looking for love: Maura Higgins has reportedly joined celebrity dating app Raya, just one month on from her split with Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice

With a waiting list of 100,000 and strict vetting procedures, Raya is a dating app favoured among celebrities. 

MailOnline has contacted Maura’s representatives for comment. 

It comes after Giovanni was forced to deny rumours that he had been on Raya while still with Maura, after his profile was discovered.

New love: The Sun reported that the former Love Island star, 30, had joined the exclusive app and was on the rebound after her failed romance with professional dancer Giovanni 

Insiders told The Sun, Giovanni was active on celebrity dating app Raya as late as October 5th, before his split with the Irish beauty was confirmed.

A source said: ‘Giovanni’s profile was on Raya while he was still very much with Maura. It does not state he is just looking for friendship.

‘It is clearly for dates and it will be another blow to Maura. Gio said he wasn’t actively using the app but it only takes two seconds to delete.’

Despite the allegations, a representative for the star told MailOnline at the time: ‘Giovanni became member of Raya years ago and his original profile remained on the site. He categorically was not using Raya whilst in a relationship.’ 

App’s your lot: It comes after Giovanni was forced to deny rumours that he had been on Raya while still with Maura, after his profile was discovered

The romance between the pair reportedly went sour after days of moving in together with the Irish beauty said to be ‘absolutely devastated.’  

Maura’s relationship with Giovanni was her first in the public eye since her split in May with former Love Island co-star Chris Taylor, 31.

Giovanni was previously with Pussycat Doll singer Ashley Roberts, 40 who he met on Strictly in 2018. 

Taking to Instagram last month, Giovanni insisted that sometimes ‘great relationships with great people can come to a natural end’ which is what happened with him and Maura. 

He wrote: ‘Hey guys – I hope everyone had a great Monday. Going into another wonderful training week – thank you so much for your amazing messages & your support this weekend.

‘I get to live my dream every single day because of you – so thank you, thank you, thank you. I wanted to say a couple of things…

‘Firstly, great relationships with great people can come to a natural end. This has been the case for me recently. There was absolutely no wrong-doing and this should be the end of any speculation.

Splitsville: The romance between the pair reportedly went sour after days of moving in together with the Irish beauty is said to be ‘absolutely devastated’ 

‘Whilst I respect and understand interest in my personal life, wouldn’t it be fantastic to instead use this space to raise awareness of subjects and issues which need the attention. 

‘My eyes have been opened to so many things during my career. But I am learning so much from this series of Strictly.

‘The show has highlighted many important conversations for different communities and increased representation.

‘These are the conversations which deserve the time, energy and recognition. We must concentrate on what’s important and how we can all make a difference in life. Gio x’.

Statement: Taking to Instagram, Giovanni insisted that sometimes ‘great relationships with great people can come to a natural end’ which is what happened with him and Maura